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Conducted by Prof. Patrik Schumacher the institute for experimental architecture.hochbau at Innsbruck University/Austria has set its focus on script based and parametric design research within the last years, aiming to explore new design methods in order to advance the field of contemporary digital architectural design. During this time, various new approaches to digital design were developed, iteratively tested, improved and applied in different architectural scales, the urban scale, the building scale and the ergonomic scale. Research was carried out parallel to and coordinated accordingly by Patrik Schumacher at Design Research Laboratory (DRL, Architectural Association London), and at Studio Hadid (University of Applied Arts Vienna).

Assuming that the Intensification of Relations has for quite some time become a crucial topic in contemporary architecture, independently from specific design strategies or certain ideologies, the focus of research shall shift on intricate, meaningful correlations within systems and sub-systems (internal integration) and the implications of proto-designs within their environmental conditions (external adaption).

[...] an architectural designer's task is no longer to craft individual buildings in response to unique sites and briefs, the agenda's focus has been shifted on the design of inherently adaptive, parametric proto-types that intelligently vary general topological schemata across a wide range of parametrically specifiable [programmatic and] site conditions [...]. These proto-designs shall bare the potential to be compared to the small number of fundamental body plans that underlie the inexhaustibly variegated manifold of species that evolve – each within a complementary environmental niche – on the basis of primary body plans. Proto-designs are conceived in advance of any specific [external] information.
(from Studio Project Brief at DRL 2009/2010 by Patrik Schumacher and Christos Passas)

institute for experimental architecture.hochbau therefore invite experts in the field, innovative companies and groups of students to come to the Innsbruck University Centre in Obergurgl/Tirol to take part in a 3 day session of intensive workshops and discussions to further investigate the potential of this quite openly layed out topic.

The foundations for the formation of an 'Innovation and Competence Cluster' shall be discussed extensively, aiming to establish a framework for future collaborations and exchange of know how between experts/academics, producers/builders and student teams from various universities to utilise the existing creative potential, work 'hands on'
and experiment thoroughly with digital design tools and production technologies.




moll_budig_architektur home*		Michael BUDIG, Georg GRASSER, Markus MALIN, Valentine TROI, Bernhard WOLF institute for experimental architecture.hochbau Prof. Patrik SCHUMACHER Supported by: Heike BABLICK, Ursula ENDER, Erich GUTMORGETH, Viktoria HUBER, Daniel LUCKENEDER, Teresa STILLEBACHER

	Intricate Correlations - Intensification of Relations	download programme as .pdf click
	Workshops and Symposium On Digital Design Processes in Obergurgl / Tirol

	Conducted by Prof. Patrik Schumacher the institute for experimental architecture.hochbau at Innsbruck University/Austria has set its focus on script based and parametric design research within the last years, aiming to explore new design methods in order to advance the field of contemporary digital architectural design. During this time, various new approaches to digital design were developed, iteratively tested, improved and applied in different architectural scales, the urban scale, the building scale and the ergonomic scale. Research was carried out parallel to and coordinated accordingly by Patrik Schumacher at Design Research Laboratory (DRL, Architectural Association London), and at Studio Hadid (University of Applied Arts Vienna).
topic: proto-designs	Assuming that the Intensification of Relations has for quite some time become a crucial topic in contemporary architecture, independently from specific design strategies or certain ideologies, the focus of research shall shift on intricate, meaningful correlations within systems and sub-systems (internal integration) and the implications of proto-designs within their environmental conditions (external adaption). [...] an architectural designer's task is no longer to craft individual buildings in response to unique sites and briefs, the agenda's focus has been shifted on the design of inherently adaptive, parametric proto-types that intelligently vary general topological schemata across a wide range of parametrically specifiable [programmatic and] site conditions [...]. These proto-designs shall bare the potential to be compared to the small number of fundamental body plans that underlie the inexhaustibly variegated manifold of species that evolve – each within a complementary environmental niche – on the basis of primary body plans. Proto-designs are conceived in advance of any specific [external] information. (from Studio Project Brief at DRL 2009/2010 by Patrik Schumacher and Christos Passas)
goal:	institute for experimental architecture.hochbau therefore invite experts in the field, innovative companies and groups of students to come to the Innsbruck University Centre in Obergurgl/Tirol to take part in a 3 day session of intensive workshops and discussions to further investigate the potential of this quite openly layed out topic. The foundations for the formation of an 'Innovation and Competence Cluster' shall be discussed extensively, aiming to establish a framework for future collaborations and exchange of know how between experts/academics, producers/builders and student teams from various universities to utilise the existing creative potential, work 'hands on' and experiment thoroughly with digital design tools and production technologies.
participants: (work in progress !!!)	Host: institut for experimental architecture.hochbau; Innsbruck University/Austria Prof. Patrik Schumacher (Zaha Hadid Architects) Michael Budig, Georg Grasser, Markus Malin, Valentine Troi, Bernhard Wolf supported by Heike Bablick, Ursula Ender, Erich Gutmorgeth, Daniel Luckeneder, Teresa Stillebacher Lecturers: Patrik Schumacher (Zaha Hadid Architects) Wolfgang Rieder (fibreC Company, Rieder Beton) Gernot Riether (Georgia Instititute of Technology, Atlanta, GA/USA) Jalal El Ali (Geometrical Optimisation and Engineering, London) to be confirmed: Claudia Pasquero (Ecologic Studio, London), more ... Critics (Workshops / Parallel Sessions / Panel Discussions): Michael Budig, Georg Grasser, Markus Malin, Valentine Troi, Bernhard Wolf; institut for experimental architecture.hochbau; Innsbruck University/Austria Robert Neumayr, Studio Hadid, University of Applied Arts (die angewandte); Vienna/Austria Lucas Reames (with Michael E Idoine); Gehry Technologies, LA/USA Shih-Yuan Wang; Feng Chia University, Taiwan Tobias Wallisser, Martin Schroth; Stuttgart State Academy of Art and Design; Stuttgart/Germany Bernhard Sommer; Technische Universität Graz, Austria Jan Willmann; Architekturtheorie; Innsbruck University/Austria Markus Brück; Fa. Rieder / fibreC, Kolbermoor/D Participating Universities: institut for experimental architecture.hochbau; Innsbruck University/Austria Studio Hadid, University of Applied Arts (die angewandte); Vienna/Austria Feng Chia University, Taiwan Stuttgart State Academy of Art and Design; Stuttgart/Germany Technische Universität Graz, Austria Architekturtheorie; Innsbruck University/Austria
Obergurgl Workshops and Symposium: 4x4	4 student/university teams 4 experts 4 companies 4 sub-topics* 1. Proto-Design / INTERNAL INTEGRATION Investigation of intricate correlations between systems and sub-systems and concentration on the architect's/designer's tasks of establishing well elaborated and highly adaptable schemes will be the focus of this session. 2. PROTO-DESIGN / EXTERNAL ADAPTION More advanced schemes shall be explored in this session in order to develop concepts of associating proto-designs with specific site parameters and embedding them within multiple external conditions. 3. Trans-Platform / Building Environment This session explores similar topics as session 2 Proto-Design / External Adaption. However concepts shall be taken into a more technical direction and be supervised by engineering experts, evaluating the integration of current engineering tools within the design process. 4. Trans-Platform / Building Fabrication The fourth session will look at relations between design and production processes. Assuming that the level of craftsmanship within alpine/middle European regions has a long tradition and reflects high quality, innovative building and production companies will support the exploration of possibilities within direct design to production processes. * The goal of these workshops and discussion panels is bringing together at least 4 student / university teams with 4 experts within the fields of parametric design / engineering and 4 innovative companies. 4 sub-topics suggest frameworks for topics that accompany the sessions (during the day) and lectures / panel discussions (in the evenings).
Time and Location:	7th – 9th June 2010 Pre-Workshops Foundations with student teams institute for experimental architecture.hochbau, Innsbruck University Student Workshops 10am – 6pm10th – 12th June 2010 Universitätszentrum Obergurgl Gaisbergweg 5 , A-6456 Obergurgl, Austria 46°52'0.95"N 11° 1'29.26"E10th/11th June 2010 Expert Lectures and Discussion Panels 8-10pm10th/11th June 2010 Workshop Sessions Digital Workshops 10am- 4pm 1:1 Installation Workshops (on site, prototype scale) 10am – 6pm 2 Expert Lectures/day and Panel Discussions 8pm – 11pm12th June 2010 Review Day Discussions of the results with all participants Reviews for student teams
Workshops and Discussion Panels:	1. Proto-Design / INTERNAL INTEGRATION Lecture: 10th June 8pm Workshop: 10th, 11th June 10am – 6pm2. PROTO-DESIGN / EXTERNAL ADAPTION Lecture: 10th June 9pm Workshop: 10th, 11th June 10am – 6pm3. Trans-Platform / Building Environment Lecture: 11th June 8pm Workshop: 10th, 11th June 10am – 6pm4. Trans-Platform / Building Fabrication Lecture: 11th June 9pmWorkshop: 10th, 11th June 10am – 6pm